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Wed
28
Jan

The smiles tell it all

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-01-28 15:13

 

North Fayette Mentoring coordinator April Wilker and current mentee Carrie Halva join potential mentees Sam Reffuge and Raily Wolfe (far right) in encouraging local adults in becoming a mentor to the community’s youth. Since 2007, Helping Services of Northeast Iowa has worked alongside North Fayette Mentoring to help make the local program a success. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

The smiles tell it all

 

 

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor
mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

As part of National Mentoring Month in January, adults are asked to “Be Someone Who Matters To Someone Who Matters.”

North Fayette Mentoring coordinator April Wilker emphasizes that every moment a well-matched mentor spends with his or her mentee will most likely be the catalyst for improved relationships with the child’s own family and friends.

“I don’t believe the mentors always fully understand that they are making a difference in a child’s life,” said April, who as a 12-year-old herself was mentored by a Luther College student. “They may not see it that day or the next, but down the road they will see how they have positively affected a young person’s life.

Thu
22
Jan

WEST UNION MONUMENT

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-22 13:00
Wed
21
Jan

Warriors impress at Decorah duals, 4-1

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-01-21 17:40

 

Senior Jordan Rommes had several vicious takedowns in his watch against North Fayette Valley’s Nashua Lansing. The duo were separated by only one point going into the final period when Rommes caught Lansing and put him on his back, picking up the bonus-point win for the Warriors. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors impress at Decorah duals, 4-1

 

 

 

Zakary Kriener
News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

On Saturday, the South Winn Warriors traveled to Decorah for dual action, facing Waukon, host Decorah, Western Dubuque, and Wapsie Valley. South Winneshiek was able to go 4-1 on the day, with its only loss coming to W. Dubuque.

The Warriors racked up four wins by fall, including a 0:28 pin by Ethan Kipp at 285 pounds, and a major decision in their dual with Waukon. South Winn picked up the team win, 46-30.

The Warriors would next face the Decorah junior varsity wrestling team, which they dismantled, 71-6. The Warriors received bonus-point victories in six of the matches wrestled, including four first-period wins by fall.

The Warriors’ only loss on the day came at the hands of Western Dubuque. South Winn was only able to pick up four victories, which all came via decision, as it eventually fell, 52-12.

Wed
21
Jan

South Winn girls pick up another win

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-01-21 17:36

 

Junior point guard Jordan Poshusta was influential in the South Winneshiek victory last Tuesday, Jan. 13, over Central Elkader. The Warriors edged their rival, 38-34. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

South Winn girls pick up another win

 

 

The South Winn girls’ basketball squad picked up another win last Tuesday, dropping the Central Warriors, 38-34. Despite a strong showing, South Winn dropped a close game to MFL/MarMac, 49-48.

Wed
21
Jan

SW boys down Central

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-01-21 17:31

SW boys down Central

 

 

 

Zakary Kriener
News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ basketball team picked up a win early in the week over Central Elkader, 62-52. The Warriors traveled to Monona later in the week, dropping a close game to the Bulldogs, 72-63.

Wed
21
Jan

Ralph Barness

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-01-21 17:28

Ralph Barness

 

 

Ralph L. Barness, 91, of West Union, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Barthell O.E.F. Home in Decorah.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Ossian.  Rev. Marshall Nessa was the officiant.

Friends were invited to call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home in Clermont and one-hour before services at the church on Monday, Jan 19.

Interment was held in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Clermont assisted the family with the arrangements.

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